Higa, a pop work rooted in the creative landscape of the Philippines, stands as one of the early breakthrough singles that cemented Arthur Nery’s position as the definitive voice of modern OPM, captivating listeners across the region and beyond with the same genre-blending sound and evocative songwriting that defines every facet of his discography. Known for his emotionally rich lyrics and smooth vocal style, Nery first broke into mainstream success with hit singles like Higa and “Binhi,” laying the groundwork for the record-shattering career trajectory that would follow, as subsequent releases turned a promising new artist into the leading figure of the country’s contemporary music scene. That trajectory reached unforeseen new heights with the release of “Pagsamo,” the track that catapulted Nery to the very top of the regional music industry, making history as the first OPM song to breach 500,000 daily streams on Spotify Philippines for four consecutive days.